ASTRP -Chapter 50 Was the Prince Cuckolded?

The imperial uncle’s voice was as cold as ever, but the faintly raised brow revealed something else.

At this moment, his mood was actually quite good.

The little emperor’s tense heart gradually relaxed as well.

Soon after, the Imperial Kitchen delivered the meal. It was first tasted by designated testers to ensure there was nothing wrong with it. Only after confirming it was safe did Feng Jingge and the little emperor begin eating.

After accompanying the little emperor for the meal, Feng Jingge prepared to return to the residence, while the little emperor said he wanted to go to the Empress Dowager’s place.

She reminded him lightly, “If you go now, you’ll only be turned away at the door.”

The little emperor stared blankly at his imperial uncle.

“If you catch the Empress Dowager’s dinner time, you’ll be just in time.”

Having said what needed to be said, Feng Jingge said no more and turned to leave.

As she turned, she gave Eunuch Chen a glance from the side.

Eunuch Chen understood immediately and said to the little emperor, “Your Majesty, should this old servant see the Prince off?”

Seeing the little emperor nod, Eunuch Chen quickly caught up with Feng Jingge and lowered his voice. “May I ask if the Prince has any instructions?”

Feng Jingge walked as she spoke, “Remember your duties. I’ll say it again—I don’t want to see what happened last time ever again.”

Eunuch Chen understood what the Regent Prince meant, but he could only suffer in silence and respond honestly, “This servant obeys.”

“If the emperor insists on going to the Empress Dowager’s place now, you do not need to stop him. Just let him go.”

Eunuch Chen froze.

“No need to escort me. Go back.”

“Yes.”

Just as Feng Jingge had said, the little emperor did not follow her advice. The moment she left, he immediately brought Eunuch Chen to the Empress Dowager’s residence—Mingci Palace.

But as soon as they arrived at the entrance, they learned from a palace maid that the Empress Dowager was taking her afternoon nap.

Her words about being turned away at the door were proven correct.

Still, the little emperor did not leave. Instead, he stood outside waiting.

—

Inside the Regent Prince’s residence.

Feng Jingge held the letter handed to her by Xiao Jingan and let out a soft scoff.

“This child is really stubborn. He refuses to listen.”

“It’s so hot today, standing outside Mingci Palace…”

“Standing there for an hour and a half—that’s not something easy to endure.”

Sitting opposite her, Xiao Jingan spoke calmly, “Still planning to bring him over?”

“I am. Of course I am.”

Feng Jingge nodded.

“This child isn’t an inanimate object. With comparison over time, he’ll naturally know who treats him well and who doesn’t.”

“Mm.” Xiao Jingan said lightly, “By then, instead of bringing him over, you might be suspected of having ulterior motives.”

Feng Jingge: “……”

“Can you not say something nice?”

“Besides, I’m currently acting as you. If anything happens, the one he suspects is you. The one who suffers is also you. Why say things that don’t benefit yourself?”

Xiao Jingan replied indifferently, “I haven’t eaten yet.”

“You haven’t eaten—”

The words “what does that have to do with me” got stuck in Feng Jingge’s throat and couldn’t come out.

She stared at him.

“You still have the nerve to say you haven’t eaten? What are all the chefs in the residence for then?”

“You should ask Liu Qingqing.”

Xiao Jingan’s gaze swept over her face.

Feng Jingge: “????”

There was no further explanation.

That white lotus again? Had she been quiet for a while and now started causing trouble again?

And judging from Xiao Jingan’s expression, it seemed Liu Qingqing had provoked him?

“What’s going on?”

“She’s your concubine. Don’t tell me she’s acting out above your head?”

Xiao Jingan said coldly, “To avoid exposing my identity, I can only endure it.”

Endure?

Feng Jingge’s mouth twitched. Was that the kind of “endure” where you still beat someone until they lie flat on the ground?

“Just tell me what happened.”

Xiao Jingan said in a tone full of sarcasm and disgust, “She claimed she was pregnant, so the kitchen sent all the good food to her.”

“P-pregnant?”

Feng Jingge’s eyes widened like copper bells. “Yours, Your Highness?”

Xiao Jingan was about to speak when Feng Jingge suddenly realized her reaction was too exaggerated.

She quickly smiled instead. “Congratulations, Your Highness! When’s the wedding candy? Shouldn’t there be some red envelopes too?”

Seeing her smiling face, Xiao Jingan suddenly felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest, as if something was blocking him.

He frowned, his voice icy. “You’re so happy about Liu Qingqing’s pregnancy?”

Feng Jingge’s smile stiffened, then quickly returned. “I’m just happy for Your Highness.”

Xiao Jingan let out a cold laugh. “Why would I be happy?”

Feng Jingge said, “Your Highness has a child now! You’ve become a father. Shouldn’t you be happy?”

Xiao Jingan looked straight at her. “If I tell you I’ve never touched her, do you believe it?”

Feng Jingge: “????”

She weakly said, “Your Highness, don’t look at me like that. This isn’t my doing…”

Xiao Jingan: “……”

Feeling the killing intent in his eyes, Feng Jingge hurriedly added, “I understand what Your Highness means now!”

“You mean Liu Qingqing went to another man and got pregnant?”

“So… Your Highness, you’ve been… cheated on?”

Xiao Jingan did not understand the phrase “cheated on,” but from her expression, he could tell it wasn’t anything good.

He coldly said, “Speak human language.”

But Feng Jingge did not explain and instead changed the topic.

“So what does Your Highness plan to do about it?”

In situations like this, one should probably stay silent—after all, being cuckolded was embarrassing.

Better not to let family scandal spread.

Xiao Jingan replied instead, “I’m hungry.”

Feng Jingge: “……”

“I’ll tell the kitchen to prepare something for you?”

Xiao Jingan stared at her. “I want you to cook.”

Feng Jingge’s mouth twitched. “Bro, it’s daytime.”

“Right now I’m you—a person who never enters the kitchen. If I suddenly do, anyone with a brain will notice something’s wrong.”

Xiao Jingan curled his lips slightly and looked at her deeply. “I’ve already thought of an excuse for you.”

Feng Jingge: “……”

“Let’s hear it. If it makes sense, I’ll try it.”

Xiao Jingan said calmly, “Why would I need to explain myself to servants?”

Feng Jingge: “…Fine, you win.”

—

In the kitchen.

Chefs, maids, fire tenders, and helpers were all gathered inside.

While working, they were enthusiastically discussing Liu Qingqing’s pregnancy.

Suddenly, the kitchen door was pushed open from outside.

The sound immediately drew everyone’s attention.

When they saw the two figures standing at the entrance, everyone nearly lost their souls in fear.

The… the Prince?!

And… that Miss Feng?!

Their faces turned pale as they quickly dropped what they were doing and knelt.

“Your servant greets Your Highness.”

“Your maid greets Your Highness.”

“……”

Feng Jingge’s face darkened as she coldly spat out one word:

“Get out!”

Everyone: “???”